Summary
With its magnificent architecture, beautiful landscapes, sumptuous cuisine, ancient ruins, and brilliant art, Italy is a country like no other. On this affordable Italy’s Best tour, you’ll experience all of this and more. One of the tour’s highlights is the excursion to the Cinque Terre—five medieval seaside villages. The area is noted for its natural beauty with terraces built into the mountainside on cliffs that drop down into the sea. Delight in the unique charm of the area and take in the breathtaking views. On your journey through Tuscany, watch the undulating hills, terraced vineyards, olive groves, and rural villages. More stunning scenery awaits at Lake Maggiore, one of Italy’s largest lakes. Located on the edge of the Swiss Alps, it’s the perfect place to relax and soak in the beauty. Briefly cross the border into Switzerland to Lugano, a lakeside town with a Mediterranean flair. In southern Italy, witness magnificent views of the crystal-clear, blue sea in the vibrant town of Sorrento, and enjoy a day trip to Capri where the crashing sea has formed awe-inspiring caves. On this comprehensive Italy tour, history comes alive. Visit Pompeii, buried during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. This amazingly preserved archaeological site gives you a detailed insight into ordinary life at the peak of the Roman Empire. In Rome, during the city sightseeing tour with a local guide, see the main sights, as well as Vatican City with St Peter’s Basilica. In Genoa, boasting Europe’s largest medieval historical district, view the remains of the city’s 17th-century fortifications. Visit St Francis’ Basilica in Assisi, a medieval town set in the Umbrian hills. Guided city sightseeing tours are planned in Rome, Florence, Assisi, and Genoa. Your visit to Venice includes a boat trip to St Mark’s square to see the maze of canals forming this unique romantic city. These are just some of the many highlights of this affordable tour of Italy!
Short Itinerary / Route
- Day 1
- Arrive In Rome, Italy
- Day 2
- Rome
- Day 3
- Rome–Pisa–Montecatini
- Day 4
- Montecatini. Excursion To Florence
- Day 5
- Montecatini–La Spezia–Cinque Terre–Genoa
- Day 6
- Genoa–Milan–Lake Maggiore
- Day 7
- Lake Maggiore. Excursion To Lugano, Switzerland
- Day 8
- Lake Maggiore–Verona–Venice Area
- Day 9
- Venice
- Day 10
- Venice Area–Assisi–Foligno
- Day 11
- Assisi Area–Pompeii–Sorrento Coast
- Day 12
- Sorrento Coast. Boat Trip To Capri
- Day 13
- Sorrento Coast–Rome
- Day 14
- Rome
Travel Countries (2): Italy, Vatican City
Travel Cities (14): Cinque Terre, Florence, Foligno, Genoa, La Spezia, Milan, Naples, Pisa, Pompeii, Rome, Stresa, Vatican City, Venice, Verona